Stock Market LIVE: Sensex slumps 500 points, Nifty near 24,600; Bank stocks weigh; IT stocks rise
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Friday: The Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices were trading 0.14 per cent and 0.28 per cent higher, respectively.
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Stock Markets LIVE Updates: Nifty, Sensex were trading lower as ICIC Bank and HDFC Bank shares weighed.
Stock Market LIVE Updates, Friday, March 6, 2026: Indian benchmark equity indices opened lower, tracking weak global cues as firm oil prices roiled the risk-appetite. As of 10:00 AM, the Nifty50 was trading 0.48 per cent or 119.35 points lower at 24,646.55, and the Sensex was trading 0.54 per cent or 431.98 points down at 79,583.92. InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, and Larsen & Toubro were top loser in the Nifty50 index. HCLTech, Bharat Electronics, and Infosys were top gainers in the index. Broader markets pared some gains from opening, but continued to outperform benchmark indices. The Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices were trading 0.14 per cent and 0.28 per cent higher, respectively.
Sector-wise, the Nifty IT was leading the gains. The index was up 1.57 per cent as Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services shares supported.
The Nifty Private Bank fell 1.28 per cent to become the worst performer as ICICI Bank and Axis Bank shares dragged. The Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Bank were other worst hit among sectoral indices.
IPO Today
Sedemac Mechatronics initial public offer will enter its last day of subscription on Friday. The IPO was subscribed 0.46 times on the second day. Sedemac Mechatronics IPO is a book-build issue of ₹1,087.45 crores. The issue is entirely of offer for sale (OFS).
Srinibas Pradhan Constructions IPO will open for subscription on Friday. Elfin Agro India will enter its second day of offering.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Brent crude erases gains; US weighing options to address price pressure
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Brent crude erased gains on Friday after US President Donald Trump's administration assured that they are weighing all options to address the spike in oil and gasoline prices, according to Bloomberg.
Brent crude's May future contract was trading 0.90 per cent down at $84.65 a barrel as of 10:33 AM on the Intercontinental Exchange.
Brent crude's May future contract was trading 0.90 per cent down at $84.65 a barrel as of 10:33 AM on the Intercontinental Exchange.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Private Bank index top loser among sectoral indices
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty Private Bank index was the top loser among sectoral indices as ICICI Bank and Axis Bank dragged.
Nifty Private Bank heatmap
Nifty Private Bank heatmap
10:20 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Volume gainers at this hour
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Modern Threads (India), Kirloskar Brothers, and Vidhi Speciality Food Ingredients were the top three volume gainers on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
- Modern Threads (India)’s total traded volume rose 38.51 times its two-week average volume
- Vidhi Specialty Food Ingredients’ total traded volume increased 29.05 times its two-week average volume
- Speciality Food Ingredients’ total traded volume increased 27.90 times its two-week average volume
10:10 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Crompton Greaves outperforms in weak market; Motilal Oswal sees 40% upside
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals share price was outperforming the markets on Friday, March 6. The stock of the consumer electricals and household appliance company rose nearly 1 per cent over its previous close, bouncing 1.4 per cent from the day's low. Read more.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: 10 AM market update
Stock Market LIVE Updates: As of 10:00 AM, the Nifty50 was trading 0.48 per cent or 119.35 points lower at 24,646.55, and the Sensex was trading 0.54 per cent or 431.98 points down at 79,583.92.
9:56 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold and silver prices rise on MCX
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold and silver futures were trading 0.72 per cent and 2.03 per cent higher, respectively on Multi Commodity Exchange as of 9:56 AM.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: DCX Systems shares advance 6% on ₹68 crore order win from HAL
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of DCX Systems Ltd. rose over 6 per cent on Friday after it received an order worth ₹68.05 crore from Hindustan Aeronautics for manufacturing and supplying custom-made antennas and power supplies. Read more.
9:47 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Bharat Dynamic shares lead gains in defence stocks
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Most defence companies' shares rose in Friday's session with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Bharat Dynamic leading gains.
9:38 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Reliance Industries limits decline in Nifty50; stock extends gains to second day
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Reliance Industries share price extended gains to a second session. The stock was top contributor to the Nifty50 index. It was quoting at ₹1,418.70, up 1.96 per cent.
Nifty50 movers
Nifty50 movers
9:29 AM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: ICICI Bank drags Nifty50
Stock Market LIVE Updates: ICICI Bank was the top dragger of the Nifty50 at open. The share price declined as much as 2.75 per cent o ₹1,320 per share so far.
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First Published: Mar 06 2026 | 7:58 AM IST